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May 15 || 7:00 Doors || 8:00 Show || Seated Show || From $20 + Event Details and Tickets
Before joining forces, Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden, the duo behind Sgt. Splendor were already formidable solo artists. Amazing vocals and skillful guitar playing, the two seamlessly groove together. Performing with a rotating all-star rhythm section, you never know who you’re going to see with Sgt. Splendor but the house will be brought down with an infectiously feel-good blend of funk, blues, and rock n’ roll! sgtsplendor.com
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
Bring your instrument and jam with other local musicians to play acoustic folk and contra-style music. Jam with other musicians or just listen to acoustic contradance music. No registration necessary, just drop in.
Hey y’all! Come grab some dinner & a pint and enjoy some of our best local musicians playing at our long-running old-time jam! 5-9pm every Wednesday @jackofthewood $1.00 off all Jameson, too!
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
Old Time/Bluegrass Jam. Weekly starting at 5!!! C’mon Out!!
Jon Corbin and Hank Bones are two of the pickin-est guitar slingers in the Asheville music scene. As a duo they explore a century of music from old jazz tunes, to bluegrass breakdowns, Chet Atkins style to bossa nova, and a few favorites for good measure.
hosted by local musician Billy Druthers! Bring your songs, your stories, your jokes or your unique talent to the Fae Nectar meadery, no signup required!
Join us for a free Jazz Night with local artists Maddy Curtis and Taylor Pierson.
looping violin
Jam is from 6-9pm, the house band plays the first hour then the floor is open. Come pick with us!
Wednesday Salon* features our Ableton Loop Jam. Bring your files! Bring your Push. We got you plugged in
5/15 – Scott Murray is the guest host with Adam Rose and Mick Glasgow.
singers, songwriters, standup and spoken word
FREE musical showcase with hand picked musicians/attentive audience.
He performs original material, and puts his unique spin on classics from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.
Asheville-based troubadour Ben Balmer, begins a yearlong residency with AGB, bringing special guests & showcasing his wide range of vocals, his exceptional guitar & killer harmonica. $10
May 15 – Singer Songerwriter Ben Balmer and Jeff Plankenhorn bring great music to the guitar bar stage. $15
Every Wednesday!
$5 cover
$18.19 adv
With a voice often described as “velvet soul,” Asheville, NC Singer/Songwriter Ashley Heath has been winning over the hearts of Americana music lovers since she gave up her barista apron in the spring of 2015. Every Wednesday, she’ll be playing at with a special guest!
May 15 – Aaron “Woody” Wood makes his way to downtown Black Mountain
lo-fi pop and rocknroll with Jason Krekel & Craig Kelberg
americana, bluegrass, blues, folk
$10 cover at door.
**MAY 15th – Sweet Megg**
**8PM – $10**
Every month, we host a night of live music that echoes across the riverbanks and through the live airwaves of Asheville FM. This May we welcome Magenta Sunshine. Come get phunky!!!
Supergroup of local Asheville musicians, all of whom share the name Benjamin.
SUGGESTED $5-$10 DONATION @ DOOR // 21+
Albert Cummings is a formidable force in the world of contemporary blues, celebrated for his electrifying guitar prowess and soulful vocals that resonate with audiences worldwide. With a career spanning decades, Cummings has continually pushed the boundaries of the blues genre, infusing it with his own distinctive style and unwavering passion.
5:30pm Early Access || 6 PM DOORS || 7PM SHOW
$25 – $40 Event Information and Tickets
The view from our tree-lined brewery is something special no matter the season. Cool down in the Taproom with a farm-fresh salad and small plates, or soak in the sun on our Back Porch with a beer and a snack. Check out our upcoming events and more! click here
Dopapod
Pisgah Brewing Company Outdoor Stage
Sunday, May 26 2024, 6:30pm
Tickets: $20 ADV | $30 DOS Event Details and Tickets
The quartet Dopapod—Eli Winderman [keys, vocals], Rob Compa [guitar, vocals], Chuck Jones [bass], and Neal “Fro” Evans [drums]—present albums as experiences meant to be shared out of your speakers and on stage. The group’s hypnotic hybrid of funk, rock, jazz, bluegrass, and electronica has packed shows coast-to-coast, and earned acclaim from Rolling Stone, Guitar World, Glide Magazine, and more, while reeling in millions of streams online.
Pisgah Brewing Company operates an open air outdoor bar in the summer and fall months with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue is coming to the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 with Big Freedia opening the show! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul Food and we’ll have our full bar open for you to enjoy! $45 ADV / $50 DOS Event Details and Tickets
Trombone Shorty brings an eclectic show crafted in the rich music scene of his hometown of New Orleans. Evoking the tradition of the second line parades of his native city, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue fuse jazz, funk, pop, Hip Hop, and rock music into a celebratory and buoyant bayou sound.
Known as the larger-than-life ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, Big Freedia is a nationally recognized hip-hop artist, TV personality and cultural influencer.
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
Bluegrass off the beaten path
old time, bluegrass, folk, jamgrass, roots rock
Appalachian roots- One Man Band
Enjoy Live Music with Aaron on the keys and vocals every Thursday!
Ready to jam out and indulge in some mouth-watering pizza? Bluegrass-jazz fusion!!!
6pm-9pm | $5 Door | Band Starts at 7pm | Dancing | Full Bar | Small Bites | All the Vibes
This Thursday famed local musicians Alex Stewart from the Piper Jones band for a wonderful evening of Celtic Music at the beautiful Fae Nectar meadery.
Weekly open mic hosted by Hosted by Johnny Tuesday and CyberTone Studio.
acoustic, poetry, magic, spoken word, improv…..sign ups at 5
Come celebrate Jerry Garcia with Tim Marsh, Dan Pederson, Jay Hoots, Gus Vigo & others EVERY THURSDAY, 6pm-9pm at the French Broad River Brewery Taproom! Covering the gamut of the Jerry Garcia songbook, from well-known Grateful Dead hits to JGB deep cuts, this quartet delivers with fervor and improvisational spirit intact.
French Broad River Brewery is conveniently located at the edge of Biltmore Village. Come drop by for a Beer, Pizza, Sports on our big screen TVS, Live music and more in our tasting room. All ages & Friendly pets are welcome! French Broad River Pizza is our restaurant attached to our taproom. frenchbroadbrewery.com
6-8pm – no cover!
Join us for a new Thursday series, featuring live music from Lenny Pettinelli on the keys.
We’re bringing the rhythm and melodies to Isa’s Bistro every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm!
Classic Rock, Blues, and Country
Alternative Folk/Americana/Folk/Acoustic & Singer-songwriter
Using only saxophone, beat box, loop pedals, vocals, and various effects to create rich and exciting accompaniments to a wide variety of original music, jazz standards, and modern and classic pop tunes, the Sweet Butter Joe Show combines technical and musical prowess with a playful and accessible presentation that provides a refreshing change of pace to the usual live music offerings.
With Bobby Hicks!!
May 9 – Ends at 7;30 for a pop up concert!
Americana, soul, rock n roll
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Suggested donation: $10-30 *no one turned away for lack of funds
Thursday, May 16th | 6:30PM | Food Truck: The Downstream Deli
Red-Hot Jazz. In-Your-Face Blues. Toe-Tapping Swing. 100% All female. Company Swing, an all-female swing, jazz and blues band makes their 2024 debut at Pisgah Brewing Company. Bring your dancin’ shoes! Free
Pisgah Brewing Company operates an open air outdoor bar in the summer and fall months with live music on Thursdays and Sundays on WNC’s premier outdoor music venue, the Pisgah Brewing Outdoor Stage. Check out our 2024 schedule: here!
Enjoy authentic Blues music from Mr Jimmy while imbibing in the friendly atmosphere of the The Station.
Rock-N-Reggae with Billy Owens & Friends
Folk Songbird
Our amazing Thursday BlueGrass jam curated by the talented Drew Matulich! Don’t miss your chance to check out some of the best pickers from all over WNC! A real show-stopping performance only at Jack of the Wood! The Bluegrass Jam will start after the host band at 9:30 and go to 11:30pm. Pickers bring your instruments! Enjoy $1 OFF all our bourbons every Thursday
Jack Of The Wood is still a downtown hot spot for food, brews and drink since 1997 and founders Joan and Joe Eckert who still own it, have maintained the original lively English and Irish vibe. The old-time mountain and Irish music jams continue, including a hot bluegrass jam Thursdays and brunch every Sunday. The venue extends a welcoming feeling to regulars and newcomers to this day. https://jackofthewood.com/
The Marshall Depot will open its door to the local acoustic musicians to participate in a Jam session every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Look forward to some country, bluegrass, old-time, americana, and wouldn’t be surprised to hear some Jazz. Refreshments for sale, 50 50 tickets and we might even walk a cake.
Come join the fun at our next sip & sing.
A rotating series of local musicians play every Thursday in The Workshop Lounge
Doors 7 PM // Show 8 PM
$10
Balkan, Turkish, and Middle Eastern music with a rock & roll spirit.
$10 cover
American Idol Winner Chayce Beckham will be performing LIVE on the Indoor Stage at Salvage Station on Thursday, May 16th with Graham Barnham opening the show! Doors open at 7PM and the music starts at 8PM. This is an 18 +, General Admission show with FREE ON-SITE PARKING! Root Down will be serving their delicious twist on Southern Soul food PLUS we will have our FULL bar open for you to enjoy! $20 ADV / $25 DOS
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The Heavenly Vipers play a genre-bending mix of jazz, honky tonk, and rock.
$10
$15.99 adv
$10 cover on weekends,
$5 cover most other days
Blues, Rock n Roll & Soul Music, sure to make you move! Funky but chic SINCE 2012
Weekly karaoke every Thursday!!
Shiloh & Gaines – Your neighborhood bar……no matter where you live.
Coffee ~ Spirits ~ Pool ~ Darts ~ Live Music ~ Dog Friendly ~ Karaoke ~ Songwriters Night & More! Find our music schedule and more at shilohandgaines.com
Early jazz, blues, Western swing, classic country, and original Americana
$10 cover
Soul-Soaked Americana
No Cover
Sold Out
Set the mood. MOOD RING brings a spectrum of sounds to provide classy, quirky, quality vibes. Mandolin-fueled R&B, bossa nova, hip-hop and more. Their sets are also peppered with Brazilian rhythms, giving the audience a highly dynamic, always danceable mix of music. $5 +
ADV $15/ DOS $20 // 21 +
Dark Star Orchestra will be performing LIVE on the Outdoor Stage at Salvage Station for an incredible two-night run on Friday, May 17th and Saturday, May 18th! Doors open at 5:30PM and the music starts at 7:00PM. $35 ADV / $40 DOS / $60 2-night pass Event Details and Tickets
Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead cover band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as a international touring tribute band to the rock group the Grateful Dead. Since 1997, the band has been “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience.”
From hosting nationally-touring headliners to up-and-coming acts on indoor and outdoor stages, Salvage Station is consistently voted Asheville’s BEST live music venue. For those looking for an authentic Asheville experience that includes incredible live music, an extensive local & regional tap selection, plus a full bar and award winning food trucks, Salvage Station is a MUST DO! Check out our upcoming schedule! click here
36th Annual Downtown After 5 Presented by Prestige Subaru. DTA5 is held on North Lexington Avenue. Events are free and open to the public.